Self Storage – Chicago, IL

Description:

This project creatively converted an existing two-story theater building to a five-story self-storage building. Highland Engineering prepared structural drawings, completed gravity and lateral analysis and design of the proposed building and improvements to the deep foundation system. The foundation system required supplementation and a new design to accommodate the additional floors. We identified a foundation contractor who effectively completed the new foundation work.
Some design challenges were presented in that the building owner wanted to keep the existing exterior walls of the facility. Our engineers were able to develop a shoring scheme that permitted the proposed construction while maintaining the integrity of the existing building.

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Testimonials

"We brought Highland Engineering on to partner with us on a variety of renovation projects. Their staff has been very creative and forward-thinking with regard to their structural solutions, yet all the while being conscientious to always meet our project deadlines. Additionally, our contractors have found Highland Engineering’s solutions to be extremely economical, easy to execute and of the highest quality."

David Hagney

AIA, Hagney Architects, LLC

"We have enjoyed working with Highland Engineering and will be engaging them for future projects as well. Because of their strong work ethic, skills, professionalism and dedication to delivering solutions that have always met our budgets and schedules; they have been a tremendous asset to our team."

Timothy Schmitt

Principal, Studio 222 Architects

"I have used Highland Engineering’s structural engineering services on numerous projects over the past several years. They are very professional and have worked within some very tight schedules. I appreciate the effort they put into our projects. Thanks, Highland Engineering."

Ed Reitan

Professional Licensure

Highland Engineering, P.C. is a licensed Structural and Professional Engineering firm in the state of Illinois. We employ Professional Engineers licensed in the following states: Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin.